I didn't read the article...I figured it was typical Whitlock nonsense. If you've read one of his articles who have pretty much read them all.

Anyway, Soviet boxing legend Igor Vysotsky warned America a few years ago about neglecting our Amateur program.

Igor Vysotsky: I’ll tell the Americans one thing. It doesn’t pay to forget about amateur boxing, because otherwise, in the near future there won’t be a single world champ from the U.S.